Table 3.

Effects of F. latisecta on the serum parameters of the kidney and liver functions

Parameters	Normal control	Diabetic control	Diabetic F. latisecta (Root)	Diabetic F. latisecta (Aerial parts)
Creatinine (mg/dL)	0.67 ± 0.02	0.65 ± 0.02	0.68 ± 0.05	0.64 ± 0.05
BUN (mg/dL)	52 ± 5	130 ± 7***	146 ± 10	138 ± 8
AST (U/L)	132 ± 8	760 ± 196**	760 ± 187	526 ± 139
ALT (U/L)	57 ± 3	513 ± 159**	530 ± 177	302 ± 91

Fasting blood samples were obtained at the end of study (week 4). Data are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6). **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001 versus normal control.